Start of Spring Training dates announced
The first sign of baseball season is finally here: pitchers and catchers.
MLB announced the start dates of workouts for 2021 Spring Training presented by Camping World on Tuesday, with the first pitchers and catchers workouts and first full-squad workouts for every team.
Teams will report to Spring Training next week, with pitchers and catchers workouts beginning on Wednesday and full-squad workouts starting the following week on Monday, Feb. 22. Here are the first workout dates (subject to change) for all 30 clubs.
(Pitchers and catchers; Full squad)
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Orioles -- Wednesday; Mon., Feb. 22
Red Sox -- Thursday; Feb. 22
White Sox -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Indians -- Thursday; Feb. 22
Tigers -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Astros -- Thursday; Feb. 22
Royals -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Angels -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Twins -- Friday; Tues., Feb. 23
Yankees -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Athletics -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Mariners -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Rays -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Rangers -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Blue Jays -- Thursday; Feb. 22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
D-backs -- Wednesday; Mon., Feb. 22
Braves -- Thursday; Tues., Feb. 23
Cubs -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Reds -- Thursday; Feb. 22
Rockies -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Dodgers -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Marlins -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Brewers -- Thursday; Feb. 23
Mets -- Friday; Feb. 22
Phillies -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Pirates -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Cardinals -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Padres -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Giants -- Wednesday; Feb. 22
Nationals -- Thursday; Feb. 23